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Hoopoe African

Upupa epops

Photo by Jinki Afrika
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted a hoopoe eating dinner on my way to the market.

Habitat:

The Hoopoe is widespread in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.

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Comments (4)
Ietermagog
Lovely series of pics! Crest is normally raised when bird is attentive or alarmed

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PublishedFebruary 3, 2012

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